“I was really lucky.
“I was never left out on my own to figure that out.
I was always really guided by my brothers and my parents, who were all very loving.”

As a result, Sweeney has gone on to find professional success beyond the soap world.
But Sweeney’s first priority is her personal life.
“I love being a mom, and I love everything that we do.

“My husband and I are a united front,” she toldGood Housekeeping.
“If one of us makes a rule, the other always backs it up.
We don’t want them to think they can play us off each other.”

to keep their family unit strong,Sweeney also makes her marriage a priority.
“We kind of give each other a job evaluation, which sounds a little embarrassing!